Suggestions on more accessories

[Mad-shooter]

Ok....as I'm rather new to my HV30, I could use some help with deciding what exactly I will all need for accessories. Heres the situation....the majority of my filming is going to be outside while hunting. Heres what I have for accessories right now......tripods, tree arms, hood, UV, homemade HVFF, and Rode shotgun mic. So I basically have most I need, but is there anything else, maybe zoom lense? Noticed the zoom is not too spectacular. Other lenses? Anything else?
Thanks!

[cgbier]

For hunting you might need a tele converter to get more reach.

[Mad-shooter]

For hunting you might need a tele converter to get more reach.

cgbier.....could you get me an example or site I could look into?

[MrMicah]

Typing in 'canon hv teleconverter' to eBay brought up this:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...erter&_sacat=0

[Mad-shooter]

Typing in 'canon hv teleconverter' to eBay brought up this:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...erter&_sacat=0

Anyone tried this telephoto (Raynox HD-2200 2.2X Telephoto Lens)? The price, at around $100, is in the price range but concerned with quality.

[Erik Bien]

FWIW, I find the long end of the HV's zoom (equivalent to around a 436mm telephoto on a 35mm camera) pretty close to the practical limit for an acceptably stable hand-held shot, so I've never felt the need for a tele-extender. I do use a wide-angle adapter at times though, as the other end of the zoom often just isn't wide enough (43.6mm equivalent, closer to a "normal" lens than a true wide angle).

When shooting outdoors I often use a polarizing filter; it allows me to remove harsh specular glare from shiny surfaces (glass, metal, water, etc.), get a bit more color and detail in bright skies, and serves as around .6 ND (two stops) to help me keep a wide aperture. It's very quick to spin the pola and dial in as much or as little of its effect as I need.

When traveling light I'll often get by with a monopod instead of a tripod. Don't forget some large ziplock bags for improvised rain shields, a head cleaning tape and a lens cleaning kit.

[Mad-shooter]

Erik Bien - do you have suggestions on wide angle lense you use? And I will remember the large ziplock bag trick!

[Erik Bien]

I use the Canon WD-58H (originally purchased for my GL-2) with a step-up ring. The slightly-smaller Canon WD-H43 is essentially the equivalent for the HV series. A friend owns one; they seem comparable. Raynox is also a popular choice; I've never used one personally, but a search at HV20.com turns up lots of reviews and test footage.

[Krane]

I've never felt the need for a tele-extender. I do use a wide-angle adapter at times though, as the other end of the zoom often just isn't wide enough (43.6mm equivalent, closer to a "normal" lens than a true wide angle).

And there in lies the limit to all cameras of this level. I find additional lenses add more anomalies than they're worth. I've tried both extremes of lenses and was unsatisfied with the "marginal at best results" on both ends.

When shooting outdoors I often use a polarizing filter; it allows me to remove harsh specular glare from shiny surfaces (glass, metal, water, etc.), get a bit more color and detail in bright skies, and serves as around .6 ND (two stops) to help me keep a wide aperture. It's very quick to spin the pola and dial in as much or as little of its effect as I need.

Filters on the other hand are invaluable in such an environment and should be utilized judiciously.